Three tropical fish, 12 colours, all gonna swim in the same direction like they're mid-shoal together. Each fish is kinda its own character visually, different scale patterns and fin shapes, but they sit together as a set. The satin fills on the bodies use proper directional stitching so the scales carry real dimension to em, not flat colour patches. I punched it through my main digitising tool so the density mapping holds across every section.
Nine sizes run from 2.94 inches at the narrow end through to 6.29 inches, with the tallest version hitting 7.51 inches. Stitch counts start at 23,778 and climb to 54,733 on the full-size version. At that stitch count its worth taking time to customise your thread tension before the full stitch-out. Layer a fusible mesh on knits and a firm cutaway on stretchy fabric because 54k stitches on a loose base causes headaches mid-run.
I get orders for this one from people doing beach towels, pool bags, kids room decor, all sorts of aquatic themed stuff. A customer last summer bought it for a set of fish-themed toddler bibs and said the kids went absolutely mad for em. Colourful detailed work like this reads best on white or cream cotton where all 12 thread colours can show without fighting the background.
Pair with plain navy or white and the colours handle everything. Skip busy prints or textured fabric, the fish fins are detailed enough that they dont read cleanly against pattern. Hoop snug and add a water-soluble topping on any terry or waffle weave to stop the stitches sinking in.
Send me a chat note line if any colour in the file needs swapping out for your machine's thread range. I can usually point you in the right direction.
What people are using this design for
A starting point. The design works for plenty more than just this list, this is what folks have stitched it onto most.
- Kids clothing and toddler bibsThree fish at 3-4 inches fit a bib front well, colours hold cleanly on white cotton.
- Beach towels and pool bagsThe full 6 inch size looks great centred on a large beach towel, use medium cutaway under terry fabric.
- Ocean-themed nursery wall hoopsHooped in a 7 inch frame and hung on a nursery wall it reads as actual wall art, not just embroidery.
- Denim tote bags and canvas beach totesCanvas tote bags in navy or white let all 12 thread colours show without any background competition.
- Cushion covers and throw pillow frontsCentred on a stone pillow cover the fish trio reads cleanly from across the room.
- Tropical-themed table runners and placematsA smaller chest 3-in on a placemat set gives the whole table a beach house feel.
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.94 × 3.51 in | 23,778 |
| 3.36 × 4.01 in | 27,302 |
| 3.78 × 4.51 in | 31,003 |
| 4.20 × 5.01 in | 34,679 |
| 4.61 × 5.51 in | 38,565 |
| 5.03 × 6.01 in | 42,342 |
| 5.45 × 6.51 in | 46,353 |
| 5.87 × 7.01 in | 50,420 |
| 6.29 × 7.51 in | 54,733 |
Files & Formats
Eight machine formats included in one zip. Whichever your machine reads, its in the pack.
Plus a color chart for thread matching. See full format guide.
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Reyazul Masud Riham, hand-drawing every design on this site
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